Robert Lee "Bob" Workman

Bob was born on July 6, 1934 in Bluffton, Indiana, the son of James and Helen (Steison) Workman.

Robert married Virginia Elaine Quick on March 21, 1952 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He attended Bluffton High School.

He was a retired welder from Fruehauf Trailer Corporation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly worked in the maintenance department for the Indiana Toll Road.

He served in the Indiana National Guard, and was a former member of the Orland American Legion Post # 423, and was a member of the Orland Congregational Church.

His hobbies included riding horses, fishing, and hunting.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia E. Workman of Orland, Indiana, his children, Deb (Randy) Harpel of Orland, Indiana, Sherry Buuck of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Tom (Andree) Workman of Orland, Indiana, nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and four great-great- grandchildren

He was preceded in death by parents, a brother, Richard “Dick” Workman, and a son–in-law, Jeff Buuck (2016)

Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the Orland Congregational Church, Orland, Indiana, with Rev. Mark Emelander officiating. Military Honors will be provided by members of the Orland American Legion Post # 423 Color Guard.

Burial will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Parkview Noble Hospice, and Steuben County Cancer Association.